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Environmental Studies
Rebecca Singer, Peter J. S. Jones
Summary: The MPAG framework was applied to analyse governance structure of Lyme Bay MPA in southwest England, highlighting a diversity of incentives for stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising. Both bottom-up and top-down approaches were found to contribute to the effectiveness of the MPA governance, with a complementing NGO-led project playing a role in adaptive co-management. Challenges such as external pressures and reduced NGO involvement may test the resilience of the governance structure and the overall effectiveness of the MPA in the future.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pedro H. C. Pereira, Julia Caon Araujo, Gislaine V. Lima, Luis G. F. Cortes, Erandy Gomes, Rafael A. Magris
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of considering scientific information and prioritization analysis, along with local stakeholders' knowledge, in designating and refining management zones within Marine Protected Areas. It shows that well-designed priority zones can be more effective in protecting endangered species such as parrotfish, and highlights the need for a systematic approach in maximizing conservation efforts.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicole L. Michel, Sarah P. Saunders, Timothy D. Meehan, Chad B. Wilsey
Summary: The evaluation of protected areas for bird conservation revealed that active stewardship greatly contributed to the positive trends of vulnerable waterbird populations, demonstrating the importance of reducing anthropogenic disturbance to ensure the conservation of coastal birds.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua G. Smith, Christopher M. Free, Cori Lopazanski, Julien Brun, Clarissa R. Anderson, Mark H. Carr, Joachim Claudet, Jenifer E. Dugan, Jacob G. Eurich, Tessa B. Francis, Scott L. Hamilton, David Mouillot, Peter T. Raimondi, Richard M. Starr, Shelby L. Ziegler, Kerry J. Nickols, Jennifer E. Caselle
Summary: Marine protected areas (MPAs) have limited ability to enhance ecological resilience to climate change, according to a study conducted in the largest MPA network off the coast of California. While rocky intertidal habitats showed significant resistance to a marine heatwave, other habitats did not exhibit habitat-wide resistance or recovery.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreu Blanco, Maria Beger, Serge Planes, Mark Miller, Celia Olabarria
Summary: Designating and managing marine protected areas can help mitigate ocean threats, with banning fishing activities enhancing food-web dynamics. Ecosystem function indicators like mean trophic level are increasingly used in conservation management. Stable isotope analysis is a common tool in trophodynamic studies, and this study focuses on bottom-up responses to protection.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Elizabeth Pesiu, Gaik Ee Lee, Muhammad Razali Salam, Jamilah Mohd Salim, Kah Hoo Lau, Jean Wan Hong Yong, Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah
Summary: We investigated and compared the tree species composition and diversity of different forest types in Setiu Wetlands and Terengganu's major islands, and found variations in composition and structure among different forest types.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Weiwei Yu, Dian Zhang, Jianji Liao, Li Ma, Xiaofen Zhu, Wanting Zhang, Wenjia Hu, Zhiyuan Ma, Bin Chen
Summary: Coastal bays, as part of Earth's critical zone, have significant ecological and socioeconomic roles. This study developed an integrated ecosystem health assessment framework to determine critical indicators and establish reference benchmarks based on specific ecosystem services. The framework was applied to two typical coastal bays, revealing that Daya Bay was healthier than Jiaozhou Bay. The findings provide important information for prospective bay management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. Fagiano, C. Alomar, M. Compa, J. Soto-Navarro, G. Jorda, S. Deudero
Summary: The study found a high abundance of microplastics in the Cabrera Marine Protected Area, which can impact the composition of the local zooplankton community. While no correlation was observed between the overall abundance of microplastics and zooplankton, there were positive and negative correlations between microplastic abundance and specific zooplankton species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Junlin Ren, Jianshe Chen, Changlin Xu, Johan van de Koppel, Mads S. Thomsen, Shiyun Qiu, Fangyan Cheng, Wanjuan Song, Quan-Xing Liu, Chi Xu, Junhong Bai, Yihui Zhang, Baoshan Cui, Mark D. Bertness, Brian R. Silliman, Bo Li, Qiang He
Summary: While protected areas are successful in rescuing wetlands and shorebird habitats, plant invasions are extensive and undermine the formation of new native marshes. The global invasion of exotic species into protected areas highlights the profound consequences of bioinvasions on conservation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Steffanie M. Munguia, Joel T. Heinen
Summary: The Ramsar Convention, established in 1971, has the world's largest network of protected areas, but current reporting mechanisms are not well adapted to wetland systems. A new reporting mechanism focusing on the objectives of maintaining ecological character and promoting wise use within sustainable development is proposed.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Estela Grau Tomas, Javier Garcia Sanabria
Summary: The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of marine-protected areas (MPAs) in protecting marine mammals. The results show long-term population recovery trends and suggest a correlation between governance indicators and biophysical indicators. The study highlights the importance of monitoring the effectiveness of MPAs to avoid paper parks and provides future recommendations.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ana Filipa Silva, Barbara Horta E. Costa, Jose Lino Costa, Esmeralda Pereira, Joao Pedro Marques, Joao J. Castro, Pedro G. Lino, Ana Candeias-Mendes, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Ines Sousa, Luis Bentes, Jorge M. S. Goncalves, Pedro Raposo de Almeida, Bernardo Ruivo Quintella
Summary: This study used acoustic biotelemetry to evaluate the feasibility of restocking hatchery-reared adult dusky groupers in no-take areas of a Portuguese Marine Protected Area. The results showed that none of the tagged groupers settled in the no-take areas, instead leaving mainly at dusk and night. Some individual groupers exhibited extended movements along the Portuguese coast, which is unusual for this species.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatriz Rios-Fuster, Montserrat Compa, Carme Alomar, Merce Morato, Diane Ryfer, Margarita Villalonga, Salud Deudero
Summary: The marine environment is impacted by the pollution of microplastics, which tend to accumulate on the seafloor. In this study, sediment samples from different seafloor habitats in the Cabrera Marine-Terrestrial National Park were analyzed to investigate the distribution of microplastics. The results revealed that the abundance and shape of microplastics varied among different seafloor habitats, with sandy habitats showing the highest concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Amkieltiela, Christian N. Handayani, Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Estradivari, Amanda K. Ford, Maria Beger, Amehr Hakim, Dominic K. Muenzel, Eleanor Carter, Firdaus Agung, Laura Veverka, Mohamad Iqbal, Muhammad E. Lazuardi, Muhammad N. Fauzi, Sylvie N. Tranter, Gabby N. Ahmadia
Summary: Indonesia's marine ecosystems are among the most diverse in the world. The government has set a target to establish 32.5 million ha of marine protected areas by 2030 and has made good progress towards this goal. Moving forward, efforts should focus on balancing expansion with improving management effectiveness, including better coordination, resources, and monitoring.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bo Ai, Yuxin Tian, Peipei Wang, Yuliang Gan, Fang Luo, Qingtong Shi
Summary: The coastal zone of Jiaozhou Bay plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem balance and promoting human society and economic development. A study on the vulnerability of the coastal zone has shown that the north coast of Jiaozhou Bay is prone to coastal erosion, while the south and east are relatively safe. The analysis also revealed significant spatial autocorrelation in the coastal vulnerability. Factors such as coastline type, elevation, distance to continental shelf, and socio-economic development contribute to the differences in vulnerability along the Jiaozhou Bay coast.
Article
Oceanography
Guandong Gao, Maxime Marin, Ming Feng, Baoshu Yin, Dezhou Yang, Xingru Feng, Yang Ding, Dehai Song
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuhan Yan, Dehai Song, Xianwen Bao, Nan Wang
Summary: The study examines the response of the Ou River Estuary's estuarine turbidity maximum (ETM) to rapidly varying river discharge, with peak river discharge diluting the ETM but causing more seabed sediment resuspension. The mechanisms during peak river discharge can contribute to studies on morphological evolution and pollutant flushing.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuhan Yan, Dehai Song, Xianwen Bao, Yang Ding
Article
Oceanography
Dehai Song, Wen Wu, Qiang Li
Summary: Bay-shelf exchange is crucial for coastal systems, as it facilitates self-purification and pollution dilution. This study examines the impacts of wave-current interactions on bay-shelf exchange in Daya Bay, Southern China. Waves enhance seaward transport while tides slow exchange; wind direction and synoptic events like storms affect the exchange. CARWE and WRS are key factors in the exchange process.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Dehai Song, Guandong Gao, Yingying Xia, Zhaopeng Ren, Junliang Liu, Xianwen Bao, Baoshu Yin
Summary: The Yellow Sea is highly stratified due to the presence of the bottom cold water, with near-inertial oscillation potentially being excited by synoptic weather systems from March to October. The magnitude of the NIOs depends on both wind energy and water stratification, with extreme wind events like tropical cyclones hindering their development.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Ye, Jie Nie, Anan Liu, Zhigang Wang, Lei Huang, Hao Tian, Dehai Song, Zhiqiang Wei
Summary: The study introduces a novel parallel deep convolutional neural network model, which improves the reliability of long-term predictions by adaptively selecting network structures for different lead times, further enhancing prediction accuracy by adjusting the size of the convolution kernel and sampling grid to accommodate different lead times.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Shengmao Huang, Haiwen Han, Xiuren Li, Dehai Song, Wenqi Shi, Shufang Zhang, Xianqing Lv
Summary: This paper investigates the degradation characteristics of petroleum hydrocarbon pollutants in the ocean using a model of transport and degradation, and validates the feasibility and accuracy of the model through experiments. The findings provide important reference for studying pollutant degradation.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Jing Lu, Guoqi Han, Dehai Song, Thomas Oliver, Yong Teng, Jingsong Guo, Lunyu Wu, Cong Zhang, Xingjie Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the vertical structure of current induced by surface waves using a numerical model and found wave-induced vertical gyres in the upper and lower layers which drive offshore sediment transport. The study highlights the importance of understanding wave-induced cross-shore transport for beach erosion prevention and sediment management.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongguan Li, Xiuren Li, Zehao Xu, Shengkang Liang, Yang Ding, Dehai Song, Hao Guo
Summary: Eutrophication is a global issue for coastal ecosystems, and the Bohai Sea in China has been severely affected due to rapid economic and social development. In order to manage nutrients sustainably, a comprehensive budget was conducted to characterize the nitrogen and phosphorus flow in the sea. The study identified the main sources of nutrients and found an imbalance in the nutrient structure and phosphorus limitation in the Bohai Sea.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
He Lyu, Dehai Song, Shaofeng Zhang, Wen Wu, Xianwen Bao
Summary: Based on a hydro-biogeochemical model, this study investigated the compound and individual impacts of land reclamation and land-based pollutant input on coastal water quality. The results showed that land reclamation led to the continuous deterioration of water quality, while hindering the improvement induced by reduced pollutant input. Restoring hydrodynamics was found to be a more effective ecological restoration method compared to solely reducing the pollutant input.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhipeng Jiang, Dehai Song, Qinsheng Wei, Yang Ding
Summary: This study explores the impact of wave-current interactions on the detachment and subsequent evolution of low-salinity water from river plumes. The results show that waves can enhance the vertical mixing, northward intrusion, and upwelling, leading to the detachment and evolution of low-salinity water. The wave-induced form drag is found to contribute the most to the detachment process, enhancing vertical mixing and altering wave-driven flow.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Mengqi Li, Nan Wang, Guangxue Li, Dehai Song, Yanzhen Gu, Xianwen Bao, Shidong Liu, Lei Zhang
Summary: Plume bulges were found in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) during a flood-ebb tidal cycle, contrary to previous belief that estuaries with trumpet-like characteristics are less prone to form plume bulges. The formation dynamics and influences of discharge change on the plume bulge were revealed through simultaneous observations. The tidal plume was identified as the main component forming the plume bulge, rather than the surface-advected plume. Higher discharge enhanced the momentum and flux of the tidal plume, while lower discharge favored the formation of a surface-advected plume along the west bank.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi Zhong, Jihong Zhang, Dehai Song, Yunxia Zhao, Yi Liu, Wenguang Wu, Lulu Qiao
Summary: This study investigates the distribution and transport processes of Manila clam larvae in the southwestern Laizhou Bay using numerical models. It finds that the northeastward current is the main factor affecting larval transport, with southerly wind being the dominant controlling factor. The study provides insights for predicting suitable settlement areas for clam larvae and for the management of biological resources in coastal aquaculture areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Dehai Song, Zhaoyun Chen, Ya Ping Wang, Yongsheng Wu
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen Wu, Jinming Hu, Dehai Song
Summary: This study aims to examine the evolution trend and regulatory mechanism of ecosystem health in Laizhou Bay (LZB), China. A comprehensive DPSIR-based indicator framework is established to assess the LZB ecosystem health, and key influencing factors are identified. The results show that the health status of the LZB ecosystem has fluctuated and then increased overall over the past 40 years, with land-based pollution, particularly agricultural non-point source pollution, having a more significant impact.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Ha-Kyung Kim, In-Hwan Cho, Eun-A Hwang, Young-Hyo Kim, Jeong-Suk Moon, Bae-Kyung Park, Baik-Ho Kim
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of diatoms in 324 estuaries on the Korean Peninsula from 2016 to 2018, with a focus on the ecological impact of artificial dams. The results highlighted the complex interactions between dams, land use, and diatom communities, providing important data for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Understanding the consequences of artificial dams on diatom distribution is crucial for preserving estuarine health.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Tianhang Gao, Jia Tian, Chuan Huang, Hongyu Wu, Xing Xu, Changjian Liu
Summary: This study explores the microcontainer transport service and route selection problem within the context of a new transportation corridor. A multiobjective planning model is established to minimize transportation cost, time, and carbon emissions. The findings demonstrate that the New Western Land and Sea Corridor is appealing for time-sensitive cargoes and can enhance economic benefits with supportive policies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Jintao Ma, Zhengjie Wu, Mengqian Guo, Qiuguang Hu
Summary: With the deepening of economic globalization and regional economic integration, marine fisheries are becoming increasingly connected to national strategic interests and economic vitality. It is necessary to explore the synergistic evolution of marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection, and technological progress in order to promote sustainable and healthy development of marine fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Wenhan Ren, Yuhan Xu, Jing Ni
Summary: This paper focuses on the key role of human economic activities in the evolution of ecological security from the perspective of eco-industrial symbiosis and constructs a symbiotic system of indicators considering human economic activities and all subsystems. The research findings reveal that in China's coastal areas, the socio-economic development index shows a stable upward trend, the environmental capacity index remains stable, and the ecological impact index shows a fluctuating and undulating trend.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Xiao Zhou
Summary: This study develops a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation in China using machine learning and geospatial big data. The study identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. It also analyzes the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Review
Oceanography
X. Yang, Z. Y. Lin, W. J. Zhang, S. Xu, M. Y. Zhang, Z. D. Wu, B. Han
Summary: The study highlights the increasing importance of Arctic navigation safety and identifies gaps in the application of risk assessment methodologies. It calls for decision-oriented modelling techniques and bridging the gap between academic research and practical application.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Vladimir J. Alarcon, Anna C. Linhoss, Christopher R. Kelble, Paul F. Mickle, Alexandra Fine, Enrique Montes
Summary: Estuaries and coastal areas are undergoing rapid changes due to climate change and sea level rise. This research presents a salinity transport model for Biscayne Bay and investigates the potential impacts of altered precipitation, increased salinity/temperature, and sea level rise on bay salinity. The findings suggest that current restoration plans may not be sufficient to maintain current salinity conditions, and management measures such as urban greening, artificial groundwater recharge, and water consumption reduction should be considered.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Manuel Vargas-Yanez, Ana Reeves-Bueno, Sara Fernandez-Topham, Francina Moya, Enrique Ballesteros, Cristina Alonso, Teresa Perez-Sanchez, Patricia Romero-Fernandez, Silvia Sanchez-Aguado, Ricardo Felix Sanchez-Leal, M. Carmen Garcia-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the phytoplankton communities in the upper 100 m of the Gulf of Cadiz and the Alboran Sea using time series data. The results show that these two regions can be considered as two differentiated bioregions, with the latter having higher productivity.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Donna Dimarchopoulou, Ioannis Keramidas, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Vasiliki Markantonatou, Ghassen Halouani, Athanassios C. Tsikliras
Summary: The study shows that spatiotemporal simulation modeling is an effective tool for investigating management options in ecosystem-based fisheries management. It demonstrates that fisheries restricted areas can help rebuild the biomass of exploited stocks, but their effectiveness depends on the size and location of the areas. The study also suggests that a parallel reduction in total fishing effort is necessary to achieve the highest benefits of protection.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Junita D. Karlsen, Ludvig Ahm Krag, Bent Herrmann
Summary: Fisheries management is transitioning from a single-species approach to an ecosystem-based approach to address the complexities of mixed-species fisheries. A dual compartment codend concept can provide a complex selectivity profile and allow for flexible adjustments at sea, improving compliance with management objectives.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Yi-Zhuo Zhang, Cheng Xue, Na Wang, Gang Chen
Summary: This paper evaluates typical coastal provinces and cities in China, constructing an evaluation indicator system and clarifying the regional differences in the sustainable development capacity of China's marine fisheries industry. The results show that Shandong Province and Fujian Province have advantages in sustainable development, while Tianjin, Hebei Province, and Shanghai have room for improvement.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Caimao Tan, Tiantian Qin, Junliang He, Yu Wang, Hang Yu
Summary: This study addresses the storage space allocation problem of container yards based on the dual-cycle operation mode. A mixed integer programming model is established to optimize container transportation distance. The results show that dual-cycle operation can decrease transportation distance and the space allocation method based on it is more effective than traditional methods. The study also provides management insights for container ports and suggests effective solutions for bottleneck problems.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Haye H. Geukes, Peter M. van Bodegom, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven
Summary: This study aims to identify and explore the information requirements at different stages of the decision-making process of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS). The study found substantial differences in information requirements across the decision-making stages, with values and indicators becoming more specific and concrete as the stages progressed. The study also suggests that future changes in the information required for decision-making on coastal NbS can be anticipated and prepared for.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
